Wild Card weekend open thread: Jacksonville @ Pittsburgh

by Dave Halprin (Grizz) on Jan 5, 2008 6:52 PM CST in News Comment 77 comments

One down, three more to go. Washington gets knocked out by Seattle sending the winner of tomorrow's Tampa Bay/New York game to Dallas for next weekend.

Open thread for Jax @ Pitt.

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Pittsburgh's going down tonight!

There are two Adrian Petersons, but there is only one Marion Barber.

by Nelson on Jan 5, 2008 6:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I Think So, Too

Jacksonville might well be the third best team in the AFC. They can give the Patriots fits.

by kindablue on Jan 5, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I like our chances against either TB/NYG

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Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Jan 5, 2008 7:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

me too

There are two Adrian Petersons, but there is only one Marion Barber.

by Nelson on Jan 5, 2008 7:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Madden 08

Predicted 35 points from SEA.... but predicted 32 from WAS

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Jan 5, 2008 7:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

absolutely Mullin, it really shouldn't be a game

against either opponenet if we come to play which I fully expect we will.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 5, 2008 7:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Unless T.O. doesn't play

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Jan 5, 2008 7:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

and I'd be absolutely stunned if he doesn't

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 5, 2008 7:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

God. I hate the Steelers and their fans

Go Jags!

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by Terry on Jan 5, 2008 7:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

My best friend is a Steelers fan

We both started watching football around 76 when Dallas and Pittsburg were both dominant teams, so even though I used to think of them as a major rival, now I find myself rooting for them, and my friend roots for Dallas, all else being equal.

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by scottmaui on Jan 5, 2008 7:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Redskins Season Over!

Never ever gets old watching Washington lose! All the more sweet if it comes in a playoff game. I'd like our road to the Super Bowl to be Tampa Bay next week, then Seattle the week after if they can pull off the upset at Green Bay next week.

by Warden on Jan 5, 2008 7:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

that sounds pretty good

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by scottmaui on Jan 5, 2008 7:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

MJD with a great return

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Jan 5, 2008 7:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

very nice run

not great speed, but some good moves

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by scottmaui on Jan 5, 2008 7:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That little guy rocks

Go Jags!

by Billito on Jan 5, 2008 7:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Man just wait

until the Jags get their offense going. Nice runback.

by Billito on Jan 5, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I remember when Del Rio played LB for Dallas.

Quite a headhunter!

Wharter

by Wharter on Jan 5, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Today is a Pick-6 free-for-all

There are two Adrian Petersons, but there is only one Marion Barber.

by Nelson on Jan 5, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

another Roth pick by Mathis

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by scottmaui on Jan 5, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Man Big Ben

big blows. What a terrible pass into double coverage!

by Billito on Jan 5, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

not the hair

that is an odd rule.

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by scottmaui on Jan 5, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

MJD TD

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by scottmaui on Jan 5, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Did Jac

just run on 9 guys in the box? For 8 yards?

"It was a 4-yard run taking the scenic route." -Joe Buck on Romo's Run

by GhettoBear04 on Jan 5, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

HA!

Thanks Al and John for answering my question! So helpful...

"It was a 4-yard run taking the scenic route." -Joe Buck on Romo's Run

by GhettoBear04 on Jan 5, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

damn. wide right.

by Tuna Helper on Jan 5, 2008 8:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I hope Pitt scores now

just to keep the game interesting

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by scottmaui on Jan 5, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Roethlisberger is sooo overrated

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 5, 2008 8:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nope

Roth is a great QB. Look at his record, check his stats and notice his ring. And when that fails, watch him play. He's a great pro QB.

Tonight he is forced to try to do too much. That's Pitt's only hope. Unfortunately, the Jags are too much for them tonight.

by llutherr on Jan 5, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I disagree, he's not that good

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by Terry on Jan 5, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He's a great QB

when he has a strong running game. He is not a Favre type who can take the game on his shoulders and pull out the win.

by Billito on Jan 5, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

He's a very good QB about on the level of Romo. He's hampered by the injury to Willie Parker, but when his team is healthy, he's one of the best in the league.

by kindablue on Jan 5, 2008 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

no way

Romo is a much better qb than Big Ben, its not even close.

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by Terry on Jan 5, 2008 9:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's Actually Very Close

by kindablue on Jan 5, 2008 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Romo is much more accurate of a passer

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 5, 2008 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

they are somewhat similar

in how they can elude sacks and extend the play with their legs and throws, but Ben does it more through strength and Tony more through dexterity. Bed has his off nights, but overall I think he's among the best.

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by scottmaui on Jan 5, 2008 9:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

and Ben is more dangerous as a scrambler

because of his size and strength

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by scottmaui on Jan 5, 2008 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Much More?

Roethlisberger and Romo have comparable career completion percentages, and Ben was higher than Romo this year.

Saying Romo is much more accurate is just nonsense.

by kindablue on Jan 5, 2008 10:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

whos got the ring ????????

you can say that after Romo get one

by Arkcowboys on Jan 5, 2008 9:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ben got his ring inspite of his bad play

in SB XL. Worst qb rating ever by a SB winning qb. Steelers definitely won that SB in spite of him.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 5, 2008 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They are putting the game

in Roethlisberger's hands now, and he isn't doing well.

by DaveTroll on Jan 5, 2008 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

exactly my point

Romo can put the team on his shoulders and win, Ben can't. He needs a great defense and running game to succeed.

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by Terry on Jan 5, 2008 9:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's what I'm talking about Terry

Romo can put the team on his shoulders and win

He has got to do that in the playoffs to be the QB we all believe he is.

by Billito on Jan 5, 2008 9:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He will

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 5, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I expect Roth and Romo to be in the top 5 for several years. Right now P. Manning and Brady are ahead of them, but they will age. Roth and Romo should be good for a long time.

by llutherr on Jan 5, 2008 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Romo is a much better player when he's on

but because he is still young and hasn't proven himself in the playoffs, he still leaves some doubt about how he'll do in the really big games. I love Romo and have a lot of faith in him but just from the parallels of this season and last season as far as fading down the stretch, I am nervous about next week's game. Terry, you have amazing faith in Romo and you have been right most of the time but I am just not there yet. Let's hope we are singing Romo and the Cowboy's praises through early february.

by Billito on Jan 5, 2008 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs